Hand woven carpet from Afhanistan for sale

Amanullah Khan War Rug with Orange Jacket

Exhibited at:
ID# 1615Date: 1988Price:$ 2500Size 36 x 56 inches
(91 X142 cm)
Knots/Inch:
8 h X 7
Origin: AfghanistanStyle: -Amman Ullah Khan War Rugs,
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Tribe: Mushwani
A red, brown, and light orange rug with unique turqouise accents depicting the Afghan king Amanullah Khan who ruled from 1919 - 1929. He poses in orange military garb flanked by potted flowers, text, and other symbols.
He is bordered by a chain of turquoise and red flowers on a light orange background, which is then bordered by blue and brown patterns with a thick red background.
Wool: Thick. The brown field color is more lustrous than the red border. Sheen: Slightly shiny Handle: Thick and floppy Selvedge: Braided black goat hair, moderate mistakes throughout.
Fringe: Reduced kilim, no fringe. Persian closure. with white thread. Pile: 6mmWarp: Naturally colored 2S woolWeft: Dark grey cotton thread.
Warp Depression:Corduroy warp depression
For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet

For sale: Afghan War Rug or Conflict Carpet